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Regent Park Redux evaluates one of the biggest experiments in public housing redevelopment from the tenant perspective. Built in the 1940s, Toronto’s Regent Park has experienced common large-scale public housing problems. Instead of simply tearing down old buildings and scattering inhabitants, the city’s housing authority came up with a plan for radical transformation.In partnership with a private developer, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation organized a twenty-year, billion-dollar makeover. The reconstituted neighbourhood, one of the most diverse in the world, will offer a new mix of amenities and social services intended to "reknit the urban fabric."Regent Park Redux, based on a ten-year study of 52 households as they moved through stages of displacement and resettlement, examines the dreams and hopes residents have for their community and their future. Urban planners and designers across the world, in cities facing some of the same challenges as Toronto, will want to pay attention to this story.

Regent Park Redux evaluates one of the biggest experiments in public housing redevelopment from the tenant perspective. Built in the 1940s, Toronto’s Regent Park has experienced common large-scale public housing problems. Instead of simply tearing down old buildings and scattering inhabitants, the city’s housing authority came up with a plan for radical transformation.In partnership with a private developer, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation organized a twenty-year, billion-dollar makeover. The reconstituted neighbourhood, one of the most diverse in the world, will offer a new mix of amenities and social services intended to "reknit the urban fabric."Regent Park Redux, based on a ten-year study of 52 households as they moved through stages of displacement and resettlement, examines the dreams and hopes residents have for their community and their future. Urban planners and designers across the world, in cities facing some of the same challenges as Toronto, will want to pay attention to this story.

Break free from social anxiety, one step at a time Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you’re looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You’ll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets and real-world examples to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety.Social Anxiety For Dummies is a solution-focused guide to creating a new mindset about social anxiety and your ability to cope with it. This book has easy-to-understand information and effective strategies to help you make positive changes in your life. Packed with tips and tools to conquer your social anxietyCreate positive self-talk, reduce avoidance and face your fearsDiscover how to deal with social situations, dating, public speaking, kids with social anxiety and workplace anxietyExplore how positive psychology can help you live a life of meaning, with or without social anxietyA complete guide with proven ideas, this is a jargon-free and a fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence.

A beginner's guide all about therapy and finding a therapist who can help you move forward Exploring Therapy For Dummies answers your most pressing questions about mental health treatment: Is therapy right for me? How do I find the right therapist? Is there a particular therapy approach that might work best for me? What are the common mental health diagnoses? What can I expect from my first appointment? Is telehealth therapy as good as in-person therapy? When you're ready to take the next steps, this book helps you navigate the process of finding a therapist in easy-to-understand terms. Then, learn how to build trust with your therapist and get more comfortable opening up. With quizzes, sample examples, case studies, and resources, Exploring Therapy For Dummies is a friendly guide to this important step in your healing journey. Discover that many people go to therapy and there's no shame in getting itFind out how therapy works, learn to define goals and what the phases of therapy areGet acquainted with the most common therapy models—cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, schema therapy, and beyondUnderstand some common mental health diagnoses like depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and othersLearn about children's therapy, including common mental health challenges and types of therapy that work best for kidsThis book is a great way to decide if you want or need therapy—it will debunk myths and misconceptions so that you can start off on the right foot with your first therapy experience.